I believe it is none of the above.  I believe it is a triple square socket that you need.  Should be 6mm...
 
Z
-----Original Message-----
From: JordanVw@AOL.COM [mailto:JordanVw@AOL.COM]
Sent: Friday, January 19, 2001 6:29 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Need size of CV bolt socket tool...12 pt 6mm???

i need the size of the socket that will remove the CV axle bolts..

is it 6mm or 8mm?    torx or allen?   12 point?

i tried to use my 6mm allen, it keeps slipping.
TIA-
chris